The Window of Tolerance
Whether it is talked about in this way or not, one goal of therapy is almost always to help clients to widen their Window of Tolerance. What is the Window of Tolerance you ask? It is a space where we can exist in life in which we feel that we can handle what is thrown […]
Consent is More Than Just Sex
Consent is a topic we don’t touch on enough in daily life. Consent is most often discussed in relation to sex but it’s bigger than that. Each of us begins to learn about consent as children. Oftentimes the earliest consent violations occur when a child is forced to kiss or hug a relative when they […]
External Validity vs Internal Validity
When testing the accuracy of a finding or hypothesis, it is essential to test whether or not the hypothesis is correct and applicable to the situation it is concerned with. Thus, two methods of validity are present, both responsible for checking different aspects of a hypothesis. These methods are internal and external validity. Internal validity […]
Self Harm: What We Need To Talk About
Self harm isn’t just cutting or burning yourself, it could be drinking Red Bull after Red Bull, lighting another cigarette, or spending every last penny you have on unnecessary things. Isolation, hypersexuality, and binge eating are rarely seen as self-harm, but to those with a mental illness, they can be as, if not more, harmful […]
What to Know About Codependency
Do you find yourself relying on another person for your self-worth, being unable to think for yourself, or function independently? If this is relatable for you, you’re probably in a codependent relationship. Codependent relationships are unhealthy, especially since they may involve a person intentionally or unintentionally taking advantage of someone else. What is Codependency? According […]
Examples of the Mandela Effect
The idea of a large number of people remembering an event incorrectly is not unknown. The Mandela Effect has been the target of a lot of attention, several theories, and mass hysteria. Everyone knows about the death of Nelson Mandela and that a large number of people remembered itincorrectly. What is the Mandela Effect? According […]
How to Create a Successful Life in 7 Easy Steps
Isn’t the possibility of success what drives us? When people don’t achieve the success they want, they may get demotivated. If we want to be successful, we need to plan, take action, and strive to achieve our goals. In this article, we will talk about how to create a successful life in seven steps. What is Success? Success is the achievement of a goal […]
Insomnia: A Good Night’s Sleep
Have you ever had sleepless nights? The world around you is quiet, peaceful, and still, but your mind is alert, loud, and all over the place? When it comes to Insomnia, this is something that continues every night like a domino effect for a person. What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which […]
Why Am I Always Tired?
One of the most frustrating issues you can have is being constantly exhausted. Being tired is a big deal since it affects your everyday habits, your overall energy, the amount of work you get done, as well as your mood throughout the day. Often, you may ask yourself: “Why am I always tired?” Why You’re Always Tired […]
The Truth About Gaslighting
Feeling like you’re to blame for every situation? Hearing things such as, “you’re the only one who thinks that” “you’re obsessive” “why do you care about this if no one else does?” If any of this sounds familiar to you, then you may be a victim of a term known as, Gaslighting. In this reading, […]